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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.25, 135.59 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.25, 135.59 and 53.99 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.25 : 135.59 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.25/135.59 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.25x = 135.59 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.25x = 7,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320.23/98.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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